GL52 2DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Prestbury Road, 0.5km from Cleevemount in Cheltenham. Administratively it sits within Oakley ward and the Cheltenham constituency.
For serious buyers, GL52 2DU is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for GL52 2DU are sourced from Output Area E00112480 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRESTBURY ROAD, GL52 2DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTBURY ROAD, GL52 2DU.
299
41
£ 41,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GL52 2DU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. GL52 2DU's low deprivation rank, 79% ownership, and £490k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL52 2DU. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 430,000
11 sales · Mean £ 429,187
Terraced
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
GL52 2DU has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pittville School
Oakwood Primary School
The Ridge Academy
Dunalley Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School
St Mary's Church of England Infant School
Battledown Centre for Children and Families
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- The Kiosk0.8 km
- Central Cross Drive Cafe0.5 km
- Havanas Coffee0.7 km
- Whaddon Youth Centre0.7 km
- Express Kebab And Pizza0.8 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Best One (Whaddon Food And Wine)0.4 km
- One Stop Shop1.0 km
- MFG Cheltenham1.0 km
- Burgage Store0.9 km
- Clarence Stores0.8 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Cheltenham Lawn0.7 km
- Clarence Court Hotel0.9 km
- Cotswold Grange Hotel And Restaurant0.6 km
- The Portland Guest House0.9 km
- Cheltenham Town House0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Hallowed Grounds1.0 km
- Brothers Kebab And Pizza0.8 km
- Chop Suey House0.8 km
- Proper Pizza And Pasta0.7 km
- Whiskers Coffee Ltd0.7 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Cheltenham Whaddon Bowling Club0.2 km
- Pieminister At The Sudeley Arms0.8 km
- The Feathered Fish0.9 km
- The Kemble0.8 km
- Baxter Storey At Pittville Student Union0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Midcounties Co-operative0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheltenham Spa3.1 km
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury10.5 km
- Gloucester13.2 km
Bus Stops
- Simple Fresh0.0 km
- Simple Fresh0.0 km
- Chelbury Mews0.2 km
- Little Cleevemount0.2 km
- Overbrook Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GL522DU · Data under Open Government Licence